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Some residents and commercial vehicle operators in Awka and Onitsha, Anambra, defied the movement restriction order issued by the state police command on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the restriction was expected to take effect from midnight until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. It was also expected to affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways. However, NAN observed that commercial vehicles were operating freely in parts of Awna, the state capital, with commuters boarding them. The same situation was seen from Ogidi Local Government Area to Nkpor junction. NAN also noted the presence of security…

The tenth Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, at the weekend commended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for leading the reconstruction of the ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque in Ilorin, Kwara State. Gobir described the mosque, to be inaugurated on Tuesday, as a beacon of faith, unity, and heritage for the Emirate and Muslims at large, saying, “The event will mark the rebirth of a sacred structure deeply woven into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Ilorin.” He hinged his commendations for Emir Sulu-Gambari, the chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers,…

XRP recovered 4.59% Friday to $2.3140 as spot ETF momentum intensified, with multiple issuers filing amended S-1s to bypass SEC delays from the ongoing government shutdown, which had earlier affected the bullish XRP price predictions. Canary Capital removed the delaying amendment language, potentially positioning for the November 13 launch. Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares followed, racing for first-to-market advantage.The token trades 7.72% down for November following October’s 11.84% decline, leaving the price below the 50-day and 200-day EMAs as traders monitor death cross confirmation. Post-Swell volatility drove a 36% correction from $3.60 peaks.ETF Race Accelerates Through Shutdown LoopholeSEC Generic Listing…

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has decried vote buying in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, alleging that votes are being bought for between ₦20,000 and ₦30,000. Obi, who spoke shortly after voting at about 11:50 a.m. at his Umudim/Akasi Ward, said the development was not good for the country’s democracy. He said, “My personal experience is that democracy is deteriorating in our country. Unfortunately, those who are the victims of bad governance seem to be fuelling it. I have been able to listen to people around me on what is happening…

Victor Osimhen got his Super Eagles debut under coach Gernot Rohr… Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has set a target of 30 goals for Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen has been very impressive since joining Galatasaray last year. Recall that he first joined the club in a season-long loan last year. But in the recently-concluded summer transfer window, the deal was made permanent. This season, Osimhen has contributed three goals in eight Super Lig appearances for the Cimbom. However, where most of his goals have come have is in Europe. Galatasaray players with Victor Osimhen…

Member representing Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Akpanke, has reaffirmed his confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to convincingly win the 2027 general election in Cross River State because of its impressive performance under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu in the last two years, saying that no political party poses a threat to the ruling party in Cross River State ahead of the 2027 elections. Akpanke stated this while speaking with journalists shortly after his arrival at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, on Friday. He said that no political…

In SummaryCountries with smaller populations and centralized education systems recorded the most balanced literacy levels between men and women.Nations that maintained long-term adult education programs now show sustained progress beyond basic schooling.Policy stability and education funding remain the most decisive factors in achieving literacy rates above 90%.Deep Dive!!Lagos, Nigeria, Friday, November 7 – Across Africa, the link between education and national progress is clear. According to UNESCO and World Bank data, the average adult female literacy rate in Sub-Saharan Africa has risen from about 58% in the early 2000s to roughly 63% today, reflecting steady progress in education access and…

Mrs Elizabeth Onike, aged 96, was unable to cast her vote at Umudim/Akasi polling unit 019 in Agulu Ward 2, Aniocha Local Government Area, Anambra State, after failing to produce her voter’s card. The nonagenarian, who was crying about being disenfranchised because she could not produce her voter’s card, had joined others to vote at her ward, however, when asked where she had left her voter’s card, she retorted in Igbo: “I don’t know where it is. I cannot find it.” From her pleading, it was obvious that she was eager to vote. Those around her stated that she came…

Celtic interim head coach Martin O’Neill has given an injury update on Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Leicester City striker joined the Hoops during the summer transfer window under the influence of his former coach, Brendan Rodgers. However, the former Liverpool boss was relieved of his duties as Celtic coach a few weeks back, leaving Iheanacho out in the cold. Kelechi Iheanacho helps Cameron Carter-Vickers to his feet during the UEFA Europa League match at Celtic Park, Copyright: ImagoxFredxPalmer Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Just before Rodgers’ sack, the former…

As voters head to the polls in Anambra State, civil society groups have expressed confidence that the governorship election will hold peacefully despite the heavy deployment of security operatives across the state. Speaking during an election monitoring exercise, Jake Epelle, Founder of TAF Africa, said the general atmosphere in Anambra remained calm, with residents showing restraint and determination to protect their communities. “The security situation is not something to worry much about. The Anambra people are peace-loving. Everyone wants to ensure they don’t shed their own blood, so they find ways to secure themselves,” Epelle said in a Channels TV…